Torsion Spring Winding Dometic Awning

For proper awning operation the roller tube is under spring tension from the torsion assemblies.

Torsion spring winding dometic awning. Michael reush rv technician. Its wide canopy provides cover for the door and side window to protect both your entryway and you while you re looking for your keys. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Torsion winding tool steel pin 1 8 cardboard or wood spacer 3 16 pop rivet 308171 006 4 req.

There was not a winding crank included in the order received. Dometic door awnings are available in white black champagne and silver as well as in manual and electric versions. Page 15 a e awnings spare parts model. Rewinding torsion assembly spring note.

How to i tension the re wind spring to the proper tension in the rolled up position so that the rolled ou. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. Dometic 9000 cartershades carter awning sunburst pioneer ii pioneer lite 8500 torsion spring sideout torsion spring omega torsion springs 9100 power awning redneck power awning crank gear faulkner hardware shademaker torsion springs shademaker bottom brackets end caps top brackets rv awning tubes. Dometic a e 8500 9000 torsion assemblies item part description 730013 001 spring torsion 730297 001 rod torsion 3104384 031 pin drive 1 8 2 req 830567 005 top casting painted w warning label 3104384 023 pin drive 5 32 830496 012 end cap asm painted 730013 002.

The torsion spring will be wound with 8 eight more turns in this position and is extremely dangerous. Insert the torsion winding crank part number following steps on a step ladder with the awning fabric 3108896 006 or clamp a vise grip tightly on the unrolled two feet from the awning rail. Following steps on a step ladder with the awning fabric unrolled two feet from the awning rail. If the awning is installed on a coach complete the 1.

The dometic door awning is totally enclosed in an all metal case. Should there have been one. Re dometic 8500 awning which we ordered. The unwinding can also be done while standing on the ground and the awning fully extended and the opposite side rafter locked in place.

Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet.